Wesco Turns a Vision into Reality for Original Equipment Manufacturer in the Oil and Gas Industry

Published Nov 29, 2023 by Audree Grubesic. The case study describes how Wesco helped a Houston, Texas OEM electrify fracturing fleets for the oil and gas industry.

Subject

An oil and gas electric fleet builder with a legacy of heavy equipment and e-house solutions wanted to move fracturing fleets from diesel power to electric power.

The Challenge

• The OEM needed to redesign its manufacturing processes and product line.
• The new equipment had to meet technical and regulatory standards.
• The company also needed help with supply chain management and customer service.

The Solution

The OEM worked with Wesco and its Technology and Support Services (TSS) team.

• Wesco supported the project from the design stage.
• The team helped engineer low- and medium-voltage control systems.
• They selected cabling to meet rigorous technical and regulatory specifications.
• They reduced the need for bespoke products by standardizing parts.
• They helped eliminate engineering change orders and long lead-time parts.
• A vendor-managed inventory program supported supply chain resilience and cost control.
• The TSS team also proposed a preventive maintenance solution using sensors and software.

The Results

• Within the first two years, the customer electrified its fracturing fleets.
• The transition aligned with the end user's carbon reduction initiatives.
• The company launched an entirely new product line.
• The OEM positioned itself as a leader in electrified fracturing fleets.

Key Themes

• Diesel-to-electric transition.
• Standardization and supply chain support.
• Preventive maintenance with sensors and software.
• Environmental responsibility in oil and gas operations.